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Eden Miners Centre in Leadgate Among 21 Community Projects Boosted by Karbon Homes Winter Fund

Twenty-one community projects across the region have received a vital funding boost to help tackle the rising cost of living in their local areas. The £16,000 fund, administered by northern housing association Karbon Homes, has distributed grants of up to £2,000 to organisations supplying food, hy...

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ChronicleLive - Durham City Centre

New Greggs shop set to open in the North East after planning approved despite concerns

A new Greggs shop will open in Durham despite traffic and school proximity concerns

Durham Magazine

Public Response Divided Over Revised Prince Bishops Place Plans

Reader comments reveal strong concern over increased student housing, retail strategy and design quality in revised Prince Bishops Place plans. The post Public Response Divided Over Revised Prince Bishops Place Plans appeared first on Durham Magazine....

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Durham Libraries Go All In for National Year of Reading with Countywide Programme

Durham County Council has announced a year-long programme of events to celebrate and promote the joy of reading. The initiative supports the National Year of Reading – a major nationwide campaign aimed at inspiring people of all ages to engage with books and develop a lifelong love of reading. Wit...

The Northern Echo | Durham

Biker airlifted to hospital with 'serious injuries' after County Durham crash

A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after he "lost control" overtaking and crashed into a wall on the A689 in Weardale.

The Northern Echo | Durham

Photos show crumbling state of abandoned County Durham swimming baths

Durham’s old Baths site, at Elvet Waterside, has been left abandoned since 2008, left with boarded-up windows, graffiti and crumbling stonework.

The Northern Echo | Durham

What is the weather like in Darlington and County Durham this week?

The Met Office has issued a detailed weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham for the week ahead.

ChronicleLive - Durham City Centre

Inside a 'stunning' modern North East mansion up for sale at £1.99million

The property, which is being marketed by Bradley Hall, is on the outskirts of Durham city centre, and is described as a 'truly rare find'

ChronicleLive - Durham City Centre

What you need to know as Durham A&E expansion delayed by funding issues

The building of a proposed two-storey expansion to University Hospital North Durham's A&E is on hold due to funding issues

Durham Magazine

New Documentary Series Shines a Light on the Lifeline Offered by Solan Connor Fawcett Cancer Trust

A powerful new documentary series, A Day in My Life, is set to give viewers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust. The opening episode features Mark Solan and his dedicated team, spotlighting the emotional journey of those living with cancer and the “w...

The Northern Echo | Durham

Five County Durham planning decisions you might have missed this week

Durham County Council has issued a series of planning decisions involving residential and commercial properties. Here are five you might have missed.

The Northern Echo | Durham

Two people pulled from river by emergency services as part of 'rescue operation'

One person was taken to hospital after two people were pulled from the river in a rescue mission last night.

The Northern Echo | Durham

Teenager breached restraining order by making 17 phone calls to ex from HMP Durham

A teenager breached a restraining order by making 17 phone calls from prison to his ex-partner.

The Northern Echo | Durham

Outcry after planning bid lodged months after historic Durham brick kiln destroyed

Mary Kelly Foy, MP for the City of Durham, said the loss of the Kepier Brick Kiln in July 2025 was a “huge blow” to the city’s industrial heritage

The Northern Echo | Durham

Lane closures and roadworks to take place on A66 in County Durham this month

Drivers travelling along the A66 in County Durham are being advised to plan ahead this month as a series of lane closures and roadworks are planned.

The Northern Echo | Durham

County Durham paedophile jailed for several rapes and sexual assaults

Ross Jackson, 39, was jailed for 23 years at the Moot Hall in Newcastle

ChronicleLive - Durham City Centre

Everything we know after gunshots fired at North East home

Police have been carrying out further investigations today after a firearm was discharged on Friday

ChronicleLive - Durham City Centre

Pictures as police investigation continues after gunshots fired at North East home

Investigations continue today after reports a firearm was discharged at a North East house on Friday

The Northern Echo | Durham

PCC defies concerns to increase Durham and Darlington council tax precept

County Durham and Darlington’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has defied calls from concerned councillors and approved a 6% precept increase.

The Northern Echo | Durham

All the times and dates for roadworks on the A1(M) in County Durham this month

Drivers using the A1(M) in County Durham are being urged to plan ahead over the coming weeks as a series of lane closures and roadworks are set to take place.